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TIL: “Texas Tamale” Is an Enforceable Trademark–Texas Tamale v. CPUSA2

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

This case hit my alerts because of its discussion about keyword advertising, but first, I have to digest how the court got there. The court said that the trademark owner had been using the trademark since 1985 and registered the trademark in 2006. ” Say what? ” That prompted this litigation. ” UGH.

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Don’t call a Rule 68 judgment in an infringement case an infringement judgment

LexBlog IP

Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is structured to motivate defendants to make settlement offers. Here, Crocs sued defendants in 2006. Defendant Diamond Distribution then sued Crocs for defamation, false advertising, and related state torts. The full text of the press release is in the decision (link below).